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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

The DI’s Big Ten rankings: Week 1

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 29, 2018

The Big Ten is a competitive conference from top to bottom. Pregame Editor Adam Hensley and Sports Editor Pete Ruden unveil their power rankings heading into Week 1 of the college-football season. 1.)...

Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday Sep. 23, 2017.

Iowa football’s future schedules released

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 29, 2018

The future schedules for Hawkeye football have been released by the Big Ten, with the Black Friday game against Nebraska returning in 2022. The Heroes game will return for the first time since 2019...

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Meyer fired Wide Receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday amid allegations of domestic violence.

Zuniga: The Big Ten needs a big cleanup

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 28, 2018

With all of the Big Ten teams kicking off the season this weekend, the focus should be on what the teams are expected to do on the field. Instead, the focus heading into opening weekend is on the disturbing...

Members of the media tour north end zone construction at Kinnick Stadium on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Construction is set to be completely finished by the 2019 football season, with outdoor club seating ready for the 2018 season. The Hawkeyes open their season at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Kinnick north end-zone construction continues

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 28, 2018

Members of the media were given a tour of the north end zone at Kinnick on Tuesday. The outdoor club level is almost complete. The seats are all in place, but all that was missing was glass surrounding...

Iowa football wide receiver Nick Easley speaks to members of the media during media availability at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois, at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football receivers and running backs build experience heading into Week 1

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 28, 2018

Iowa is in a completely different place offensively heading into its season-opener against Northern Illinois than it was last year. Quarterback Nate Stanley is coming off an impressive near-record-tying...

Northern Illinois football players run out on to the field before a game.

Football by the numbers: Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 27, 2018

Like Iowa, Northern Illinois has not played a game yet in 2018, so here’s a look at some key stats from the Huskies’ 2017 season. Average points per fourth quarter – 5.3 To put it simply, the Huskies...

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch avoids Nebraska wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El after intercepting a deflected pass during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14.

Hawkeye football fills void left by suspensions

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 27, 2018

The official Week 1 depth chart for Iowa football is out, and with uncertainty surrounding positions from losing big names last season and suspensions this season, the start of a game plan to fill the...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to throw during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Four questions for Hawkeye football

DI Staff August 26, 2018

A new football season is almost upon Iowa City, which means the anticipation for the first Kinnick Swarm is in full effect. But there are plenty of questions surrounding the Hawkeyes going into the opening...

DITV: Top quarterback in the country? Absolutely.

August 23, 2018

With just one year under his belt, Nate Stanley is already considered one of the best quarterbacks in the country. He was named to the Maxwell Award watch list, which is given to the college football player...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin catches a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

Hawkeyes taking advantage of running-back trio

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 23, 2018

If you want a quick preview of what Mekhi Sargent can do on a football field, all you have to do is turn on Netflix, scroll to “Last Chance U,” Season 3, Episode 1, and the film is right there. Spoiler...